MOVING away from the traditional Kuala Lumpur Criterium that has been the final stage of the LTdL since the race began in 1996, this time the final stage starts in Kuala Kubu Baru, and finishes in Kuala Lumpur.

The peloton will head towards Kuala Lumpur via Rawang and arrive at the first intermediate sprint in Serendah after 23.3km, and two final category 4 climb in Batu Arang at 41.3km and 50.6km.

The peloton will then push on towards the finish line through Jalan Ipoh, before arriving at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building 94.6km into the stage. From then on the stage ends with six laps around an 11km circuit that goes through Jalan Tun Perak, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Ampang and Jalan Sultan Ismail, which are the most lively areas of the city. Two more intermediate sprints are designated on the second and fourth of these laps.

The overall leader and king of the mountains are not expected to be affected by the outcome of this stage, leaving the battle for the points classification to be taken to the wire.